Those black borders make high-grade examples scarce, even those coming straight from the wrapper. A look at 1971 Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs with a special focus on the star-studded third series.
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Modern Sports Card News
2018-19 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey Preview
More Young Guns and a couple of new inserts will greet collectors who open 2018-19 Upper Deck Series 2 hockey, set to arrive after the first of the year.
Business News
NSCC Schedule Set Through 2023
The dealers have spoken and the National Sports Collectors Convention will return to Cleveland but it’s still a Chicago-heavy rotation over the next few years.
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Industry News
SGC Launches Initiative to Digitally Reconstruct Frank Nagy T204 Ramly Sheet
A one-of-a-kind T204 Ramly sheet was cut into individual cards by a hobby legend years ago. Now, SGC wants to try to re-create it in digital form.
Sports Memorabilia News
Collector’s Basement a Shrine to Red Sox
A Maine TV station is awed by the collection of a local who is all about the Red Sox–past and present.
Around the Hobby
Tim Keefe Yum Yum Tobacco Card Headlines Fresh 19th Century Find
A rare and newly uncovered Yum Yum Tobacco card of Hall of Famer Tim Keefe and several other 19th century gems are headed to the auction block.
Editor’s Blog
Notes: Chantilly Show; 1914 Cracker Jack Jackson Auction; “Mrs. Jay” Passes; Fultz Debut Jersey
The Chantilly Show is back with a big autograph roster; some newly graded iconic baseball cards hit the market; a woman who had a lasting connection to the hobby passes away and the debut jersey worn by last year’s #1 NBA draft pick hits the block.
What’s Hot in the Shop
What’s Hot: When Seasons Collide
All four major sports are in motion, which is never a bad thing when you’re selling cards. Mike’s back with the top five hottest products at his shop.
